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  • Janie Frandsen Appointed Arthur Glass, Charles Hamrum, and Arne Langsjoen Endowed Professor of Biochemistry

    Janie Frandsen Appointed Arthur Glass, Charles Hamrum, and Arne Langsjoen Endowed Professor of Biochemistry

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    Dr. Janie Frandsen has been appointed the Arthur Glass, Charles Hamrum, and Arne Langsjoen Endowed Professor of Biochemistry, a role that honors visionary teaching and active scientific research. This chair recognizes faculty excellence in student mentorship and a commitment to advancing biochemistry education. Dr. Frandsen’s research investigates bacterial gene regulation through the lens of non-coding…

  • Artur Pietka Appointed Schnell Family Endowed Chair in Accounting

    Artur Pietka Appointed Schnell Family Endowed Chair in Accounting

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    We are excited to share that Mr. Artur Pietka has been appointed the Schnell Family Endowed Chair in Accounting. This endowed position honors a faculty member whose teaching and scholarship emphasize the essential role of accounting in the modern business landscape. Mr. Pietka regularly teaches key courses in the accounting curriculum—Financial Accounting, Intermediate Accounting, and…

  • Lisa Dembouski Appointed Lind Endowed Professor of Education

    Lisa Dembouski Appointed Lind Endowed Professor of Education

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    Gustavus is proud to name Dr. Lisa Dembouski the new Lind Endowed Professor of Education. This professorship honors excellence in teacher education, and Dr. Dembouski exemplifies that mission in both word and deed. She brings a deep passion for preparing educators who are thoughtful, equity-minded, and responsive to diverse learners. Known for her dynamic teaching…

  • Mellon Foundation Awards $500,000 for Multi-Year Art History Project, Object Lessons

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    In December 2024, Gustavus Adolphus College was awarded a $500,000 grant by the Mellon Foundation to support Object Lessons: Repatriation, Provenance, and Access in Art History, a project led by Dr. Colleen Stockmann. Gustavus Adolphus College stewards over one thousand artworks and objects in the Hillstrom Museum of Art and College Archives that span five…

  • Gustavus Accounting Program Recognized for CPA Exam Success

    Gustavus Accounting Program Recognized for CPA Exam Success

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    Gustavus Adolphus College is proud to announce that its Accounting program has been ranked 16th among the top 40 medium-sized collegiate accounting programs for CPA Exam success, based on the latest CPA Success Index rankings. This achievement reflects the College’s commitment to academic excellence and the preparation of students for professional success. The CPA Success…

  • Intersection: Number 60 (Fall 2024)

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    Intersections 60: Educational Access: Lutheran Roots, Contemporary Practices (titles and links to individual contributions below). For those of you who attended or heard about the summer Vocation of Lutheran Higher Education conference, both Emma Jones and Mary Elise Lowe have made their well-received keynote addresses available in “Access, Accessibility, & Change: A Call for Trustworthy Leadership in…

  • Peter Stark Appointed Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship

    Peter Stark Appointed Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship

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    We are excited to announce that Peter Stark, Instructor of the Practice in Business and Economics, has been named the Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker Endowed Professor of International Business and Entrepreneurship. This endowed professorship was established in 2012-13 by Marcia Page and John Huepenbecker with the mission to promote excellence in teaching and learning…

  • Hagar Attia Appointed Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Endowed Professor of Fine Arts

    Hagar Attia Appointed Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Endowed Professor of Fine Arts

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    We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Hagar Attia, Assistant Professor in Communication Studies, has been named the Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Endowed Professor of Fine Arts. This esteemed chair was established to elevate the Fine Arts and provide support for special initiatives within the division. The Ethel and Edgar F. Johnson Chair is…

  • Peg O’Connor Named Raymond and Florence Sponberg Endowed Professor of Ethics

    Peg O’Connor Named Raymond and Florence Sponberg Endowed Professor of Ethics

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    We are delighted to announce that Dr. Peg O’Connor, Professor of Philosophy, has been appointed the Raymond and Florence Sponberg Endowed Professor of Ethics. This distinguished chair was established to advance teaching and scholarship in ethics, emphasizing the application of ethical principles to pressing issues across disciplines at the College. It also reflects the values…

  • Intersections: Number 59 (Spring 2024)

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    Intersections is the biannual publication by the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education, especially as these intersect with contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. In this issue, you will find:  pieces on commitment to diversity as a necessary component of vocation-centered education; inspirational…